Ground Breaking: Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine
Community leaders and supporters were joined by elected officials and community members recently to celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for the student housing complex for Meritus Health’s Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. The complex, Meritus Commons, will include 340 one- and two-bedroom student apartments, a club house, commons area and dog park. The first 90 units…
Ribbon Cutting: Walmart Fulfillment Services
Welcome Walmart Fulfillment Services to Greencastle, Pa. and the Cumberland Valley! The new 1.5M square-foot facility recently opened at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Greencastle. The center is utilizing automation technology to provide customers and Walmart+ members in Pennsylvania, Maryland and the surrounding area with access to one- or two-day shipping on a large selection…
Leadership Program Graduates 21 Students and Announces Alumni of the Year
On Wednesday, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation hosted the graduation ceremony for 21 students from the Leadership Franklin County Community (LFCC) program and also announced the 2023 Alumni of the Year. Hosted at the 11/30 Visitors Center in Chambersburg, the students completed the last of their nine-month leadership training by presenting their group projects to…
CVBA Travel Club Announces Alaska Trip by Land & Sea
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) is excited to announce a land tour and cruise of Alaska scheduled for 2025 that will enable local travelers to check off another thrilling destination from their bucket list! Community members are invited to travel with the club on this once-in-a-lifetime excursion led by Cathy Folmar and Rhonda DeShong…
Member Spotlight: Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry
The Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry exists to improve the health and wellbeing of those in our community by providing access to food, nutrition and other related resources. Beginning in 1984, this pantry has been serving those in need for forty years! While there have been many changes over the past four decades, having people in…
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
During National Small Business Week, join the Small Business Administration for the free Virtual Summit from April 30-May 1, 2024. This year’s summit, designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners, will feature access to critical federal resources, educational workshops, and networking opportunities. Learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, chat with industry experts and…
Member Spotlight: The Floor Trader Outlet
Greg Meyers and Kacie Gelsinger are the father and daughter duo behind The Floor Trader Outlet and Chambersburg Kitchens and Countertops (CKC), a locally owned flooring and kitchenbusiness, renowned for its quality, selection, price and customer service. The family-owned business has been around for over 20 years and is continuously growing to meet the incredible…
Leadership Franklin County Seeks Project Proposals for the Class of 2025
Local nonprofits, education groups and government organizations interested in volunteer project assistance are encouraged to submit project proposals for the Leadership Franklin County Class of 2025. Students enrolled in the leadership program, hosted by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, are required to work on a team project during the nine-month course. These community projects allow…
CVBA Recognizes Business and Community Members
Nearly 250 business leaders and community members of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) gathered to honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements at the CVBA Awards Breakfast, sponsored by M&T Bank, this morning. “We are honored to highlight the incredible work of our business and community leaders this morning,” said Chris Grimm, chair…
Penn National Event to Showcase Items Crafted from Historic Oak Tree
Penn National Golf Course Community is hosting the Wood Crafters Expo & Food Truck Festival that will feature local artists who are making items from their Champion Black Oak Tree. The Black Oak Tree was designated in 1990 by the Pennsylvania Forestry Association to be a PA Champion as the oldest, tallest & widest in…